The Tongue Proverbs 15:1, 2, 4, 7, 23, 28 ESV A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. The lips … Continue reading Good Counsel
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I Sing of His Mercy
“In him we have redemption” (salvation; deliverance from sin) “through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us” (Eph. 1:7-8a). “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more” (Heb. 8:12). “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and … Continue reading I Sing of His Mercy
Against the Righteous
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wait.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37:1-15 (NIV). The Wicked Plot (vv. 12-15) The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows … Continue reading Against the Righteous
Becoming Complete
Monday, October 16, 2017, 10:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 19 (Select vv. ESV). God’s Word (vv. 7-11) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the … Continue reading Becoming Complete
Choose Wisely
Friday, September 22, 2017, 2:52 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:14-22 (NASB). Complacent (vv. 14-16) “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of … Continue reading Choose Wisely
Fullness of Joy
Friday, August 25, 2017, 9:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Just Want to Be Where You Are.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 16 (ESV). Apart from You (vv. 1-4) Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, … Continue reading Fullness of Joy
What Do You Think?
Monday, May 8, 2017, 8:02 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Refresh My Spirit, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 1 (ESV). Ways of the Wicked (v. 1) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way … Continue reading What Do You Think?
